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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Fuel

At $6.09 a Gallon, LA Pays Record Gasoline Price Over US Average

Los Angeles drivers know they pay more for gasoline than the average U.S. driver: It鈥檚 the price for cleaner air in a state that鈥檚 made being green part of its DNA.

May 25, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Federal Trial Underway on Rhode Island Truck Tolling

A federal court is finally hearing oral arguments in a 4-year-old legal challenge to the state of Rhode Island鈥檚 trucks-only tolling program.

May 25, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

China Truck Data Showing Lockdown鈥檚 Hit Disappears From Public

Real-time trucking data that shows the heavy toll of COVID restrictions on China鈥檚 economy is no longer being made publicly available, according to the company that collects the information.

May 25, 2022
Government, Business

DOT Issues 180-Day Waiver for Some 鈥楤uy America鈥 Materials

The Department of Transportation has issued a notice establishing a 180-day temporary waiver for the bipartisan infrastructure law鈥檚 鈥渕ade in America鈥 requirements for using certain construction materials.

May 25, 2022
Government, Business

Solicitor General Recommends Against High Court Consideration of AB 5 Case

The federal government鈥檚 representative before the U.S. Supreme Court is recommending that the high court deny review of the California Trucking Association鈥檚 legal challenge of a California law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as carrier employees.

May 24, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Pennsylvania Court Temporarily Halts Bridge Tolling Plan

In a sweeping censure, a Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court judge granted a request from eight municipalities and issued an injunction preventing state transportation officials from proceeding with plans to impose bridge tolls.

May 24, 2022
Government, Business

Up to 21 Atlantic Hurricanes Predicted for This Year

The Atlantic is poised for its seventh consecutive overactive hurricane season, a worrying forecast for coastal residents as well as energy and commodity markets already roiled by Russia鈥檚 war in Ukraine.

May 24, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Recession Might Be Only Way Diesel Costs Will Drop

When industry pays more for diesel, it passes along the higher cost to customers and the financial pain ripples through the economy, driving inflation and squeezing everyday consumers. The only way out may be a painful one.

May 24, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Gender Bias, Harassment in Industry Still a Concern, Report Says

A new report and survey conducted by the Women In Trucking Association showed that most women regard the industry as safe, but many report they have been the recipients of verbally offensive comments, verbal threats and abuse in recent years.

May 24, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Traffic at NYC-Area Bridges, Tunnels Hits Pre-Pandemic Levels

Traffic at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey鈥檚 bridges and tunnels has returned to pre-pandemic levels, partly due to changes in traveling habits, said Rick Cotton, the agency鈥檚 executive director.

May 24, 2022